Smith’s March” – Gen. Persifor F. Smith, Hero of Contreras – Sheet Music 

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Smith’s March” – Gen. Persifor F. Smith, Hero of Contreras – Sheet Music 

 

Period illustrated sheet music for “Smith’s March,” composed by J. T. Martin and dedicated to General Persifor F. Smith, identified on the cover as “The Hero of Contreras.”

The striking lithographed cover features extensive military imagery, including soldiers, artillery, stacked arms, American flags and a spread-winged eagle, commemorating Smith’s service during the Mexican-American War and his association with the Battle of Contreras.

Published in Baltimore by Miller & Beacham, successors to F. D. Benteen, with the original price of 25 cents printed on the cover.
An attractive piece of Mexican-American War military and patriotic sheet music, with an especially graphic illustrated cover. 

 

Inventory Number: MUS 249

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A vintage illustrated cover for “Smith’s March,” dedicated to Gen. Preston Smith, features patriotic motifs like an eagle, American flag, cannons, and palm trees, published by Miller & Beacham.
Engraved illustration with an eagle, palm tree, cannon, and U.S. flag above the title “Smith’s March,” dedicated to Gen. Persifer F. Smith, composed by J.T. Martin.
Black-and-white illustration of a soldier in uniform holding a large flag, standing on a pedestal, with decorative text in the background.
Sheet music cover for “Smith’s March” by J.T. Martin, featuring illustrations of soldiers, a cannon, foliage, and musical instruments. Text dedicates the piece to Gen. Persifer F. Smith.
Engraved illustration of cannons, military drums, grapes, and branches above the text: “Published by MILLER & BEACHAM, Baltimore. Successors to F.D. BENTEEN.”.
A worn, blank sheet of paper with visible creases, small tears along the right and bottom edges, and slight discoloration on a white background.
A torn, aged sheet of music titled “Genl Persifor Smith’s March” by T.J. Martin, printed for piano, with visible water damage and frayed edges.
Two pages of aged, torn sheet music with printed musical notation and text, showing visible damage along the center and bottom edges.
A worn sheet music page with black musical notes and symbols on aged, slightly torn paper. A large hole and tears are visible on the right side and bottom edges of the page.
Two pages of aged, torn sheet music with visible piano notation, including treble and bass clefs, notes, dynamics, and the title “Grand Pilier” on the right page.

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